madasboot Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 I wonder if any of you fellows are interested on a PlexiGlass crystal for 6152 / 6152-1 projects. I am getting some front and back crystals done by a specialist who will produce some prototypes during next week. I provided him the shape, profile and thickness and left there 2 cases so he could mount the crystals on my cases (front and domed back crystal on a fiddy case with a non engraved clear caseback / front crystal on a RXW case). I will post some pics of the results at the end of the week. Since I can consider producing a small batch of crystals I would like to know in advance if anyone will be interested on some. Cheers, Marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbrad Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Davidsen's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Davidsen's? No. They will be produced by a portuguese specialist on watch crystals. Specially tailored and specially made. I will have the prototypes next friday and will post some pics of it. Cheers, marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'll wait to see how they are... Do you find out something about the cortebert movements for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 I would be interested. But how do I know whether it fits the case we have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I would be interested. But how do I know whether it fits the case we have in mind? I am not a mind reader however if you can tell a little more about it shoot me a PM. Cheers, marco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Infamous Watchmaster. Actually, I think I have the wrong model anyhow. I just noticed you said 6152 and this is a 3646. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kye_lin Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I wonder if any of you fellows are interested on a PlexiGlass crystal for 6152 / 6152-1 projects. I am getting some front and back crystals done by a specialist who will produce some prototypes during next week. I provided him the shape, profile and thickness and left there 2 cases so he could mount the crystals on my cases (front and domed back crystal on a fiddy case with a non engraved clear caseback / front crystal on a RXW case). I will post some pics of the results at the end of the week. Since I can consider producing a small batch of crystals I would like to know in advance if anyone will be interested on some. Cheers, Marco Hi Marco I will take a pair.... I have both 6152 cases from Angus and Davidsen... you think they will fit?? Thanks. Kai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Received the prototypes today. Thick and gorgeous! Lets see: 1. Plexi installed on a polished fiddy case (my 6152 project with the cal. 618 had finally started). Front and bubble back plexi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Ambivalence. RXW case on the left and fiddy case on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Comparation to Davidsen plexi. Davidsen´s plexi installed on my 6152 rolex brevet crown (left) and new crystal on fiddy case (on the right) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Back shot of the bubble plexi and RXW and fiddy cases side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 and my work in progress... @kruzer: I will be also producing some 3646 crystals soon and will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Anyone interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I am, just a question, Is it more accurate the davidsen version or yours? Does even the original 6152/1 have the bubble back? Are also the original one this domed? Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolli Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Anyone interested? hi madasboot, i'm in for one. if the result with the pam amazing, then please a second one. cheers rolli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I am, just a question, Is it more accurate the davidsen version or yours? Does even the original 6152/1 have the bubble back? Are also the original one this domed? Thanks... @RiverwindMDS: Those are hard to answer. 1. I am not claiming that mine are more accurate than Davidsen's. I am just more happy with my version (for some reason I decided to produce a crystal). IMHO Feels and looks better when installed. 2. I think the originals (at least some) have bubble back. 3. Please take a look at the pics of some gens and draw your own conclusions. PS - I am not sure if the one on the upper left is a gen or not. Pics were collected a long time now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 This looks great. I applaud your efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'm In for two of each... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I will be also producing some 3646 crystals. I will spend my next monday doing some for my vintages! I believe I will have other surprises soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RiverwindMDS Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Very good, very good. I'll take two front and back crystals for 6152/1 and two front and back cryatals for 3646. Just tell me the price. Then I'll just have to ask you a favour. Can you do for me one dial for the angelus project and one dial for the cortebert project? I really love your aging (especially the one with coffee and sugar) and I saw that you did put the seconds hand in one of your dials so if you can help me it will be great. Then I'll make you see when arrives me the movement I got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Very good, very good. I'll take two front and back crystals for 6152/1 and two front and back cryatals for 3646. Just tell me the price. Then I'll just have to ask you a favour. Can you do for me one dial for the angelus project and one dial for the cortebert project? I really love your aging (especially the one with coffee and sugar) and I saw that you did put the seconds hand in one of your dials so if you can help me it will be great. Then I'll make you see when arrives me the movement I got... Please PM. I will help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madasboot Posted February 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 The plexis are ready (except for the vintage 3646 and the Pam 249 - yes, with correct shape and 2mm thick as the OEM)!!! I ordered a small batch of them front and back so please PM for price if interested just do not forget to tell wich version you want, for instalation with nylon gasket (not included) or to press on the bezel directly (I have mine done this way). I will post some pics of my 6152 Rlx brevet crown with new front and back crystals as soon as I get my camera back... These new crystals make all the difference on the sturdy "look" of the watch. Cheers, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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